Bhubaneswar Design Week is a global festival of design and innovation that brings together creators, technologists, policymakers, & students to explore how design thinking can shape the next decade.
Bhubaneswar Design Week 2026 (BDW 2026) is a three day global festival celebrating the intersection of design, culture, technology, mobility, craft, AI, and sustainable innovation. It brings together visionary designers, industry leaders, startups, and students to shape the future of the creative economy.
With the theme “Bauhaus to Bharat to Odisha,” BDW explores how global design systems merge with local wisdom to build a future-ready creative economy for India, and world.
The festival features keynote talks, exhibitions, live installations, workshops, student showcases, startup demos, panel discussions, and networking events, curated to spark dialogue and collaboration. It creates a dynamic platform for designers, innovators, and industry leaders to exchange ideas, showcase new work, and build meaningful connections.
Odisha Design Week brings to you a variety of speakers ranging from successful and renowned faces of the design industry to upcoming designers across the globe.
Contemporary Artist
Founder – JD Centre of Art
Dean S.O.D. LougBorough University U.K.
Co-founder & director Design Directions
Critically Aclaimed Industriall Designer
Creative Officer, Hawas wordlwide India
Design director at IDEO.org
Brand Designer
Design Professor Tecnologica de Monterrey Mexico
Head of design, Accenture Global Network song
Executive Vice President & chief design officer Mahindra & Mahindra
Executive director India head creative MaCann world group
Eminent toy designer of India, Designpreneur Award from shri Narendra Modi.
Padma Shri | renowned sculptor | former director general NGMA
Head of design, Accenture Global Network song
Executive Vice President & chief design officer Mahindra & Mahindra
Executive director India head creative MaCann world group
The Odisha Design Council (ODC) is a not-for-profit, independent initiative committed to advancing the role of design in Odisha’s development. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, ODC works at the intersection of education, industry, policy, and innovation.
ODC functions as a catalyst that connects global expertise with local action, and is driven by a deep belief in design for public good.
Rooted in Odisha’s cultural legacy, we celebrate the art, crafts, and visual traditions that inspire contemporary design—highlighting the cultural context shaping the spirit of the event.
BDW26 comes to life thanks to the unwavering support of our incredible sponsors — partners who believe in creativity, innovation, and the power of design.
